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Sin Defined and Overcome

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Hebrew word for sin, chata (H2398), translated as "khaw-taw," fundamentally means to miss or to fail to meet a standard. This term appears in various contexts across Scripture, often carrying the sense of missing the mark or deviating from what is right. In moral and ethical situations, chata is consistently rendered as sin, …


The Appointed Time for Israel

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde Finklea

When Jesus Christ returns to the earth, He will address the sins of Israel, including those described by the Hebrew word *chata*, which means to fall short or to miss the mark. This term serves as a generic word for sin, encompassing a wide variety of meanings. Any sin not repented of will result in death. To bring Israel's sin …


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Five): Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:4

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Explore Genesis 1:31 and Ecclesiastes 9-10: the fall from innocence, wisdom's limits in a flawed world, and guidance on handling folly in leadership wisely.